Understanding bad outcomes. Select a negative event that has happened to you over which you had little control, such as losing your job because of a layoff at work. Did you take an optimistic or...

Understanding bad outcomes. Select a negative event that has happened to you over which you had little control, such as losing your job because of a layoff at work. Did you take an optimistic or pessimistic approach? Would learned optimism have helped you? Seeking new experiences. Sometimes the stimulation from new experiences helps to revitalize your motivation and zest for life. You might try several of the following suggestions: